Wow! I made an account to reply to this! (long time reader though)
So your mad because people didnt spent 10 minutes to go break a big bill just so they can go spend $5 at your shop. They 'chose' to purchase from
you. If you dont like their form of payment, or hell, the color of their shoes, whatever, you can turn them down. I doubt you own, because im sure you
would be greatful for every $50 that walks through the door and you would accomodate accordingly. Your opinion is absolutely silly and absurd. Take
that money with a smile and return change and goods.

Originally posted by winofiend
legal tender. I'll take the item and walk out if you refuse to accept legal tender.

Don't really care...

Man, what a society we live in when people are having a sook about having to break a $50...

wow..

And I will stop you at the door, ask you to pay the 2 dollars (hoping that other customers see you as a thief) or failing that, post your pic from my
security cam for all of your friends, family and neighbors to see who ran out on a 2 dollar bill. "Refused to pay for a Chocolate Bar"..."This is
your neighbor"

YOU are the problem, not the small business trying to earn a living.

When you attempt this at Wal-Mart, please report back on how successful you were in just walking out with their chocolate bar.

Well you get change so that you can accomodate for the 'small bill carriers', wouldnt you want to be prepared to accomodate the business and
(temporary) needs of someone carrying large bills? I understand your frustration but from most peoples perspective, every customer that wants to put
money in your pocket should be met with gratitude. It adds up. However, you have the right to vent on this so here it is. Take some action (lose
money/customers), or smile, pull out a stack of bills from your pocket and say, "my register cant handle it but I will break your bill personally.
Thank you for your bis." -big smile
Man, that would be awesome and a smart 'small biz owner' move. But if your wealthy and dont 'need' their biz, chase their lazy asses out.

How is telling me to bugger off and bring you change, personal service?

You must be like the soup nazi to be able to get away with that.

When you ask about the ingredients in my food or when it was made, if you ask me to show you what product has eggs or sugar or oil or salt and what
amounts are involved, if you ask me to prepare you something that has no gluten or what is ok for your diet or allergy...I can answer all those
concerns. I can also tell you to come back in a few hours so I can prepare your favorite food if it isn't on the shelf. THAT'S personal service!

Don't want to be part of the problem here. Rather be part of the solution;

How would it go for you to offer an incentive for correct ( or close to ) cash payment.
Maybe 5 - 10%. Obviously you would factor this in to your pricing, yet, the good will generated could work all round.

I don't know your set up but I am sure, as I am also involved in small business, that the customer is all important.
They are your livelihood. In this day and age; you have to do your best to keep them coming back.

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